- Open
- £24.45 adult · £12.90 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site, paid
- Private owner
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Quick answer
Alnwick Castle is an intact castle near Alnwick, Northumberland, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £24.45. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a paid car park on site.
Alnwick Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual times | All year | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 15:45 |
Open season runs from the end of March to October; the castle closes for winter on 20 October 2026. State Rooms 10:30-16:30. 16-17 October State Rooms close 15:00; 20 October castle closes 16:00. Exact 2027 reopening date not stated.
Times change by date, so check the day you plan to visit.
Alnwick Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £22 | £24.45 |
| Concession | £17.90 | £19.90 |
| Child | £11.60 | £12.90 |
| Family | £64.20 | £71.35 |
Getting to Alnwick Castle and parking
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- Address
- NE66 1NQ
- Parking
- Car park on site, paid. Main castle car park off Denwick Lane (B1340): £3.75 per vehicle per day, opens 09:00. Disabled spaces near the entrance.
- By train
- Railway station is 3.2 miles away.
- Public transport
- Buses X15, X18 and X20 run from Haymarket in Newcastle; Alnwick bus station is a 7-minute walk, and Alnmouth station (4 miles) is linked by X18/X20 buses.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Assistance dogs (including in training) on a short lead; other dogs and emotional support animals not admitted.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Uneven surfaces including cobbles, gravel paths and stairs in parts of the castle and grounds.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
- Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Alnwick Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Alnwick Castle
- 1093 Malcolm III of Scotland is killed trying to capture the castle
- 1172 Besieged by William the Lion, King of Scots (again in 1174)
- 1309 Henry de Percy acquires the castle and barony
- 1475 The 4th Earl of Northumberland completes the Barbican
- 1650 Used to hold thousands of prisoners after the Battle of Dunbar
- 1750 Elizabeth and Hugh Percy begin restoring the castle in Gothic style
- 1766 Hugh and Elizabeth created 1st Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
Photos
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Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source -
Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Castles near Alnwick Castle
- Warkworth Castle 6.2 mi
- Dunstanburgh Castle 6.7 mi
- Chillingham Castle 10.9 mi
- Bamburgh Castle 13.4 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Alnwick Castle?
Adult tickets cost £24.45.
Where do you park at Alnwick Castle?
There is a paid car park on site.
When is Alnwick Castle open?
In the 2026 season, remaining published dates (13-20 october) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Alnwick Castle?
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Sources
- Page on alnwickcastle.com
- Page on alnwickcastle.com
- Page on alnwickcastle.com
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- Page on alnwickcastle.com
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on alnwickcastle.com
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